Brief overview Brief overview 1 Display in idle status ¢ 2 Battery charge status ( page 14) ¢ 3 Display keys ( page 17) ¢ 4 Message key ( page 31) Access to calls and message lists; flashes: new message or new call 5 End call key, On/Off key End call, cancel function, go back one menu level (press briefly), back to idle status (press...
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Gigaset SL78H / IM2 EN / A31008-M2058-R201-2-SM19 / overview.fm / 19.03.2009 Display symbols Display symbols The following symbols are displayed independently from the settings and the operating status of your phone: ¢ Signal strength ( page 14) ¢ or ECO mode symbol ¼ ( page 34) ¢...
Gigaset SL78H / IM2 EN / A31008-M2058-R201-2-SM19 / security.fm / 19.03.2009 Safety precautions Safety precautions Warning Read the safety precautions and the user guide before use. Explain their content and the potential hazards associated with using the telephone to your children.
Gigaset SL78H / IM2 EN / A31008-M2058-R201-2-SM19 / starting.fm / 19.03.2009 First steps First steps Check the pack contents one Gigaset SL78H handset, one battery, one battery cover, one belt clip, one charging cradle with mains adapter, one user guide, USB data cable, CD-ROM (driver for the USB data cable).
Gigaset SL78H / IM2 EN / A31008-M2058-R201-2-SM19 / starting.fm / 19.03.2009 First steps Installing the charging cradle The charging cradle is designed to be operated in enclosed, dry areas at tem- peratures ranging from +5°C to +45°C. Please note Pay attention to the range of the base.
Gigaset SL78H / IM2 EN / A31008-M2058-R201-2-SM19 / starting.fm / 19.03.2009 First steps Setting up the handset for use The display and keypad are protected by a plastic film. Please remove protective film. Inserting the battery and closing the battery cover Warning ¢...
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To charge the battery, leave the handset in the charging cradle. Please note Only place the handset in the charging cradle that is intended for it. Registering handsets A Gigaset SL78H handset can be registered to up to four bases.
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Gigaset SL78H / IM2 EN / A31008-M2058-R201-2-SM19 / starting.fm / 19.03.2009 First steps Registration of Gigaset SL78H You must initiate handset registration on the handset and on the base. Once it has been registered, the handset returns to idle status. The handset's internal number is shown in the display e.g.
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Gigaset SL78H / IM2 EN / A31008-M2058-R201-2-SM19 / starting.fm / 19.03.2009 First steps On the base Within 60 seconds press and hold the registration/paging key on the base (approx. 3 sec.). Please note Information on how to de-register can be found in your user guide for the base.
Gigaset SL78H / IM2 EN / A31008-M2058-R201-2-SM19 / starting.fm / 19.03.2009 First steps Setting the date and time Set the date and time so that the correct date and time can be assigned to incoming calls, and so that the alarm and the calendar can be used.
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Gigaset SL78H / IM2 EN / A31008-M2058-R201-2-SM19 / starting.fm / 19.03.2009 First steps ¤ Back Save Press the key below on the dis- §Save§ play screen to save your entries. Date/Time ‰ The display shows Saved. You will hear a confirmation tone.
Gigaset SL78H / IM2 EN / A31008-M2058-R201-2-SM19 / starting.fm / 19.03.2009 First steps Display in idle status Once the phone is registered and the time set, the idle display is shown as in this exam- ple. After successful registration the follow-...
Gigaset SL78H / IM2 EN / A31008-M2058-R201-2-SM19 / starting.fm / 19.03.2009 First steps What would you like to do next? Now you have successfully started your Gigaset, you will probably want to adapt it to your personal requirements. Use the following guide to quickly locate the most important subjects.
Gigaset SL78H / IM2 EN / A31008-M2058-R201-2-SM19 / starting.fm / 19.03.2009 Using the phone Using the phone Control key In the text below, the side of the control key that you must press in the operating situation described is marked in black (top, bottom, right, left, centre), e.g.
Gigaset SL78H / IM2 EN / A31008-M2058-R201-2-SM19 / starting.fm / 19.03.2009 Using the phone Display keys The function of the display keys changes depending on the particular operating situation. Example: Current display key functions. Back Save Display keys Important display keys include: Open a context-dependent menu.
Gigaset SL78H / IM2 EN / A31008-M2058-R201-2-SM19 / starting.fm / 19.03.2009 Using the phone Menu guidance Your telephone's functions are accessed using a menu that has a number of levels. Main menu (first menu level) ¤ Press the control key right v in the handset's idle status to open the main menu.
Gigaset SL78H / IM2 EN / A31008-M2058-R201-2-SM19 / starting.fm / 19.03.2009 Using the phone Activating/deactivating the handset With the phone in idle status, press and hold the end call key (confirmation tone) to switch off the handset. Press and hold the end call key again to switch the handset on.
Gigaset SL78H / IM2 EN / A31008-M2058-R201-2-SM19 / starting.fm / 19.03.2009 Using the phone Illustration of operating steps in the user guide The operating steps are shown in abbreviated form. Example: The illustration: ¢ ¢ ¢ Settings Telephony Auto Answer (³...
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Gigaset SL78H / IM2 EN / A31008-M2058-R201-2-SM19 / starting.fm / 19.03.2009 Using the phone Telephony ´ function is already Auto Answer Auto Answer selected. Area Codes ´ Listening In Preselection Access Code Back Change ¤ Press the display key §Change§...
Gigaset SL78H / IM2 EN / A31008-M2058-R201-2-SM19 / menuetree.fm / 19.03.2009 Menu tree Menu tree With the telephone in idle status, press v (open main menu): Ç Select Services (Menu dependent on base) ò Bluetooth ¢ Activation page 39 ¢...
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Gigaset SL78H / IM2 EN / A31008-M2058-R201-2-SM19 / menuetree.fm / 19.03.2009 Menu tree Ï Settings ¢ Date/Time page 12 ¢ Audio Settings Call Volume page 42 ¢ Ringer Settings page 42 ¢ Advisory Tones page 44 Music on hold (dependent on base) ¢...
Gigaset SL78H / IM2 EN / A31008-M2058-R201-2-SM19 / telefony.fm / 19.03.2009 Making calls Making calls Ending a call Press the end call key. Making an external call Accepting a call External calls are calls using the public tel- The handset indicates an incoming call in ephone network.
Gigaset SL78H / IM2 EN / A31008-M2058-R201-2-SM19 / telefony.fm / 19.03.2009 Making calls Speaker talking Making internal calls In speaker mode, instead of holding the Internal calls to other handsets registered handset to your ear you can put it down, on the same base are free.
Gigaset SL78H / IM2 EN / A31008-M2058-R201-2-SM19 / direct_charges.fm / 19.03.2009 Using the directory and lists Using the directory and lists Call-by-call list The call-by-call list is used to store the The options are: access codes for network providers ("Call- by-call numbers").
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Gigaset SL78H / IM2 EN / A31008-M2058-R201-2-SM19 / direct_charges.fm / 19.03.2009 Using the directory and lists Selecting entries in the directory and Caller Melody (VIP): You can mark a directory entry as a VIP call-by-call list (Very Important Person) by assigning a s / C Open the directory or call-by- specific ring tone to it.
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Gigaset SL78H / IM2 EN / A31008-M2058-R201-2-SM19 / direct_charges.fm / 19.03.2009 Using the directory and lists Editing entries Using quick dial keys ¢ s / C s (select entry) ¤ Press and hold the required quick dial ¢ Press display keys one after the key ( page 40).
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Gigaset SL78H / IM2 EN / A31008-M2058-R201-2-SM19 / direct_charges.fm / 19.03.2009 Using the directory and lists Please note: A number is displayed: ¢ Entries with identical numbers are not Copy to Directory §Options§ ¤ ¢ overwritten on the receiving handset.
Gigaset SL78H / IM2 EN / A31008-M2058-R201-2-SM19 / direct_charges.fm / 19.03.2009 Using the directory and lists Deactivating anniversaries Managing entries in the redial list ¢ s (Select entry) Press the key briefly. Press display keys one after the §View§ §Edit§...
Gigaset SL78H / IM2 EN / A31008-M2058-R201-2-SM19 / direct_charges.fm / 19.03.2009 Using the directory and lists Opening lists with the List entry message key New messages are displayed at the top. Example of list entries: You can use the message key f to...
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Gigaset SL78H / IM2 EN / A31008-M2058-R201-2-SM19 / direct_charges.fm / 19.03.2009 Using the directory and lists List selection The lists displayed after pressing the mes- sage key f depend on whether there are any new messages. f key does not flash...
Gigaset SL78H / IM2 EN / A31008-M2058-R201-2-SM19 / T-NetBox_SAG.fm / 19.03.2009 Using the network mailbox Using the network mailbox Calling the network mailbox Press and hold. You are con- nected straight to the network The network mailbox is your network pro- mailbox.
Gigaset SL78H / IM2 EN / A31008-M2058-R201-2-SM19 / registr_sett.fm / 19.03.2009 ECO DECT ECO DECT Saving an appointment Precondition: The date and time have ¢ You are helping to protect the environ- already been set ( page 12). Í ¢...
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Gigaset SL78H / IM2 EN / A31008-M2058-R201-2-SM19 / registr_sett.fm / 19.03.2009 Setting an appointment (calendar) Text: Or (depending on the base): Enter text (max. of 16 characters). Press the display key to accept §SMS§ The text appears as the appointment...
Gigaset SL78H / IM2 EN / A31008-M2058-R201-2-SM19 / registr_sett.fm / 19.03.2009 Setting the alarm clock Setting the alarm clock Displaying missed appointments, anniversaries Precondition: The date and time have ¢ already been set ( page 12). Missed appointments/anniversaries ¢ page 29) are displayed in the Missed...
Gigaset SL78H / IM2 EN / A31008-M2058-R201-2-SM19 / registr_sett.fm / 19.03.2009 Using a handset as a room monitor Using a handset as a Warning! room monitor You should always check the operation of the room monitor before use. For example, test its If the room monitor is activated, a previ- sensitivity.
Gigaset SL78H / IM2 EN / A31008-M2058-R201-2-SM19 / registr_sett.fm / 19.03.2009 Using Bluetooth devices When the room monitor is activated, the To reactivate the room function with the idle display appears as follows: same phone number: ¤ Turn on the activation again and save ¢...
Gigaset SL78H / IM2 EN / A31008-M2058-R201-2-SM19 / registr_sett.fm / 19.03.2009 Using Bluetooth devices Activating/deactivating Bluetooth The device is saved in the list of known mode devices. ò ¢ ¢ Cancelling/repeating current search Activation To cancel search: Press to activate or deactivate Blue- §Change§...
Gigaset SL78H / IM2 EN / A31008-M2058-R201-2-SM19 / registr_sett.fm / 19.03.2009 Handset settings Handset settings Changing the name of a Bluetooth device ¢ s (select entry) Open list Press the display key. Your handset is preconfigured, but you §Options§ can change the settings to suit your indi-...
Gigaset SL78H / IM2 EN / A31008-M2058-R201-2-SM19 / registr_sett.fm / 19.03.2009 Handset settings Changing the display language Bluetooth Assign the Bluetooth menu to a key. You can view the display texts in different Redial languages. Display the redial list. Ï...
Gigaset SL78H / IM2 EN / A31008-M2058-R201-2-SM19 / registr_sett.fm / 19.03.2009 Handset settings Changing the speaker/earpiece Selection: Select screensaver or volume press the display key. §View§ The active screensaver is dis- You can set the loudspeaker volume for played. speaker talking and the earpiece volume Select screensaver and to five different levels.
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Gigaset SL78H / IM2 EN / A31008-M2058-R201-2-SM19 / registr_sett.fm / 19.03.2009 Handset settings Activating/deactivating the ring tone You can set different ring tones for the fol- lowing functions: You can deactivate the ring tone on your Extern. Calls: for external calls handset before you answer a call or when Intern.
Gigaset SL78H / IM2 EN / A31008-M2058-R201-2-SM19 / registr_sett.fm / 19.03.2009 Handset settings Resource directory Sounds: The selected sound is played back immedi- The resource directory on the handset ately. Switch between the sounds using the q key. manages sounds, which you can use as ring tones, and pictures (CLIP pictures and You can set the volume during playback.
Gigaset SL78H / IM2 EN / A31008-M2058-R201-2-SM19 / registr_sett.fm / 19.03.2009 Handset settings Acknowledge tones: Example: – Confirmation tone (ascending tone Area Codes sequence): at the end of an entry/ setting and when a new entry International code: arrives in the call list 00 - 49 –...
Gigaset SL78H / IM2 EN / A31008-M2058-R201-2-SM19 / appendix.fm / 19.03.2009 Service (Customer Care) Service (Customer Care) You can get assistance easily when you have technical questions or questions about how to use your device by using our online support service on the Internet at: www.gigaset.com/customercare...
Gigaset SL78H / IM2 EN / A31008-M2058-R201-2-SM19 / appendix.fm / 19.03.2009 Service (Customer Care) Questions and answers You will hear an error tone when inputting (descending tone sequence). If you have any questions about using Action has failed/invalid input. ¥...
Gigaset SL78H / IM2 EN / A31008-M2058-R201-2-SM19 / appendix.fm / 19.03.2009 Environment Environment Ecological energy consumption ¢ The use of ECO DECT ( page 34) saves energy and is an active contribution Our environmental mission statement towards protecting the environment.
Gigaset SL78H / IM2 EN / A31008-M2058-R201-2-SM19 / appendix.fm / 19.03.2009 Appendix Appendix Handset operating times/charging times The operating time of your Gigaset Care depends on the capacity and age of the battery, and the way it is used. (All times ¤...
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Gigaset SL78H / IM2 EN / A31008-M2058-R201-2-SM19 / appendix.fm / 19.03.2009 Appendix Setting predictive text, upper/lower Standard characters case or digits 9x 10x Repeatedly press the hash key # to change the text input mode. a b c 2 ä á à â ã...
Gigaset SL78H / IM2 EN / A31008-M2058-R201-2-SM19 / appendix.fm / 19.03.2009 Additional functions via the PC interface ¤ To scroll through all the existing words, software from the supplied CD before con- ¢ repeatedly press the display key necting the USB data cable ( page 14).
Gigaset SL78H / IM2 EN / A31008-M2058-R201-2-SM19 / appendix.fm / 19.03.2009 Accessories The update procedure can take up to If the update procedure fails several times 10 minutes (excluding download time). or you can no longer connect to the PC, Do not interrupt the procedure.
Gigaset SL78H / IM2 EN / A31008-M2058-R201-2-SM19 / SL78HSIX.fm / 19.03.2009 Index Index Calendar ..... . Call accepting ....
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Gigaset SL78H / IM2 EN / A31008-M2058-R201-2-SM19 / SL78HSIX.fm / 19.03.2009 Index using quick dial keys ... . Directory ..... .
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Gigaset SL78H / IM2 EN / A31008-M2058-R201-2-SM19 / SL78HSIX.fm / 19.03.2009 Index fast access ....hash key ....
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Gigaset SL78H / IM2 EN / A31008-M2058-R201-2-SM19 / SL78HSIX.fm / 19.03.2009 Index Setting up handset ..... . Signal tone, see Advisory tones SMS list .